Leeds start defence with trip to Hull

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LEEDS Rhinos launch their Super League title defence away to Hull, seven days after their World Club Challenge match against Canterbury Bulldogs, the NRL champions, at Elland Road on February 4. It is a break with the recent tradition of repeating the previous season’s Grand Final on the opening weekend.

Bradford Bulls, beaten finalists at Old Trafford in October, begin their campaign at home to Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, while Leigh Centurions, newcomers who face an uphill task with two teams relegated to accommodate Perpignan’s entry in 2006, start in front of the Sky cameras at Hilton Park against Huddersfield Giants.